Edge Hill University student Ashley Hodson is set to play in the UEFA Women's Champions League for Liverpool Ladies tomorrow night.

The third year student, who studies BSc Hons in Sport and Exercise Psychology has become a key member of the Liverpool side since the World Cup.

Back in April she was ruled for four months following knee surgery.

Ashley, 20, has been at Liverpool for five years and has had to balance education and football during the last few years, but she says that the university has been very supportive to her.

She said: “I’ve played for Liverpool Ladies FC for over five years, and since I started studying at Edge Hill my tutors have been very encouraging and supportive of my career, even allowing me time off for away games."

The Liverpool winger will be hoping to help turn round a 1-0 away leg defeat and help her side progress.

"I’m feeling confident about Wednesday’s match, we gave them a good game last leg and we’re confident we can go and win," Ashley added.

Ashley will graduate this year and has aspirations of continuing her football career, but also plans to make the most of her degree.

She said: "After I graduate I plan to continue with my footballing career and also look to use skills I’ve learned whilst studying at Edge Hill (BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Psychology) for a career in sport.”

Liverpool Ladies take on Brescia tomorrow at the Select Security stadium in Widnes at 6.30pm.